Participation

Applications for the 2015 cohort are being accepted until Friday, September 26, 2014.
The application process requires directed personal reflection to complete the components
described on the application page of this site. Applications are welcome and encouraged
from any and all faculty or staff members working at any and all Webster campuses.
Sixteen (16) fellows will be selected for the 2015 GLA cohort.

Requirements for Participation

Openness to new experiences

Enthusiasm, motivation, and a desire to shape the future of Webster University

Commitment to complete all GLA activities: Workshops, assigned readings, projects,
field experiences, and more

Ability to travel to face-to-face meetings when required; possession of a valid passport
for international travel

Commitment to share learned knowledge and skills with others as appropriate

Agreement to serve the GLA as requested after and beyond the cohort year

Exercise leadership at Webster University, upon completion of the academy, to further
the University's mission.

Criteria for Selection

Minimum of one year at Webster University prior to the start of the GLA program

Ability to fully participate in all GLA activities, and commitment to stay at Webster
one year past conclusion of GLA program

Potential to positively impact Webster University

Strong desire to excel and learn new skills and abilities that will benefit the individual
and the university

Ability to positively contribute to the group dynamics and the group learning process

Demonstrated excellence in current performance, or hold position where advanced leadership
skills are needed

Benefits of Participation

Enhanced leadership skills

Development of a strong network of colleagues

Comprehensive understanding of the university in all its complexity

Invitations to events associated with the Global Leaders in Residence Program and
other University events on leadership

International and domestic travel opportunities

Schedule

The 2015 Global Leadership Academy Cohort will convene three times per year for multi-day
meetings.

Meeting One

The workshops held at this meeting will focus on leadership models and theories, and
strategic and operational concepts. GLA fellows will have the opportunity to learn
more about the functions of the St. Louis campus and its unique characteristics. Travel to be scheduled for the weekend so that GLA fellows are each present on Monday
morning.

Meeting Two

The workshops held at this meeting will focus on international and intercultural topics,
as well as additional topics that impact Webster's global network of campuses. GLA
fellows will have the opportunity to learn about the nature of Webster's international
campuses, including opportunities to interact with different student populations,
and to participate in activities to learn more about the communities in which they
are situated. Travel to be scheduled for the weekend so that GLA fellows are each present on Monday
morning.

Meeting Three

The workshops held at this session will focus on topics and issues related to military
students, as well as topics of particular relevance for U.S. extended locations. GLA
fellows will have the opportunity to learn more about the nature of military and metro
campuses, including opportunities to interact with different student populations.

In advance of these week-long sessions, GLA fellows will participate in group (online)
and individual activities to prepare for these three multi-day meetings.